guard tower
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a tower used by guards for surveillance
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Examples (10)
- The guard tower stood tall, overlooking the prison yard.
- From the guard tower, the sentry had a clear view of the perimeter.
- New guard towers are being erected along the border.
- Every guard tower on the wall was equipped with powerful searchlights.
- The prisoners often tried to avoid the gaze from the guard tower.
- Security personnel rotate shifts in the main guard tower every four hours.
- A lone figure was visible in the topmost guard tower against the twilight sky.
- They planned to disable the guard tower before launching their assault.
- Make sure to report any suspicious activity to the guard tower immediately.
- The ancient castle still boasts several intact guard towers.